This online training consists of three 1hr 30min sessions that provide school staff with the basics of the Healing Classrooms Approach. Sessions feature case studies, discussions and good practice-sharing activities on how to best support refugee students in schools across the UK.
In this training, you will:
- Learn about the key psychological impacts of conflict, forced displacement and resettlement on children’s brain development, behaviour and learning
- Develop your understanding about trauma within the context of refugee communities
- Explore psychosocial support strategies that schools can adopt to create healing spaces for students seeking sanctuary
- Receive a printed copy of the Healing Classrooms Basics Training Handbook
“Absolutely fantastic training. Very moved by the case studies and accounts discussed. I have learnt so much today. I dream....I dream this training is made compulsory for all school staff! Thank you.”
“A highly professional and accessible course with a useful and meaningful handbook. This must be promoted more as it is so valuable!”
Programme Update
Unfortunately, the UK Healing Classrooms programme is currently unfunded and we are unable to run sessions beyond July 2026. We are actively seeking funding opportunities. If you have signed up for a Healing Classrooms course from September 2026 onwards, this training has unfortunately been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Are you a potential funder?
The UK Healing Classrooms programme is currently unfunded and we are unable to run sessions at this time. We hope to be able to run the programme in the future. For more information or to discuss funding opportunities, please contact josh.corlett@rescue.org
“In terms of the course itself, it was one of the best CPD courses I’ve ever done. It has stuck with me. I still have the resources right next to me on my desk, we still use them all the time.”
More information
Online across 3 sessions
School staff who support refugee students, caregivers or families. Staff from all departments (e.g., teaching, administrative) can take part in the training.
The IRC’s Healing Classrooms approach—built on 40 years of education in emergencies experience and a decade of research and field testing—offers children a safe and predictable place to learn and cope with the consequences of conflict and displacement.
All of our training series are based on the Healing Classrooms principles and provide practical guidance and resources on how to apply them to the everyday school context.
The Healing Classrooms programme was launched in the UK in May 2022.
“Thank you. We always question that we are doing enough, you have provided some great tools and ideas to support us.”
“Thank you - hugely appreciate this course and these resources.”
“Felt like we were all listened to - Thank you!”
“Training came at the right time for me. So educational and interesting. Thanks to the training team. You all are awesome!”
“A lovely presenter, so inclusive and encouraging.”
“We have had some trauma training previously but this is much better geared towards refugee students.”
“This was very good not only for working with refugees but also for young people who have experienced trauma.”
“The handbook is of a very good quality and the instructors were very knowledgeable.”
